VyOS AlternativesFirewalls & VPN Services like VyOS

Alternatives list

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   OpenWrt

    156 likes

   OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...

   23 OpenWrt alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Router Custom Firmware

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   OPNsense

    71 likes

   OPNsense includes most of the features available in expensive commercial firewalls, and more in many cases. It brings the rich feature set of commercial offerings with the benefits of open and verifiable sources.

   20 OPNsense alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • Router Custom Firmware

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Self-Hosted

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

   +5

   

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4. 

   

   pfSense

    112 likes

   pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.

   31 pfSense alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • VPN

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • BSD

   • United States

   

   

   

   +2

   

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5. 

   

   DD-WRT

    166 likes

   DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems.

   20 DD-WRT alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Router Custom Firmware

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted

   • Germany
   • EU

   

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   IPFire

    20 likes

   IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • VPN

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

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8. 

   

   ClearOS

    72 likes

   ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

   28 ClearOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • United States

   

   

   

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   MikroTik RouterOS

    32 likes

   Linux-based system converts standard PCs into customizable routers, featuring advanced firewall, VPN server and client, bandwidth control, QoS, wireless AP, captive portal, remote management, industry protocol support, automation, and scalable licensing for network needs.

   28 MikroTik RouterOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Router Custom Firmware
   • Firewall

   Origin

   • Latvia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   • Latvia
   • EU

   

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10. 

    

    Secure Programmable Router

     4 likes

    A secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Firewall
    • VPN

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    • United States

    

    

    

    +5

    

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11. 

    

    RaspAP

     2 likes

    RaspAP is feature-rich wireless router software that just works on many popular Debian-based devices, including the Raspberry Pi.

    22 RaspAP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Router Custom Firmware

    Platforms

    • Debian
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kali Linux
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Linux

    

    

    

    +4

    

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    OpenContrail

     4 likes

    OpenContrail is an Apache 2.0-licensed project that is built using standards-based protocols and provides all the necessary components for network virtualization–SDN controller, virtual router, analytics engine, and published northbound APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Firewall
    • VPN

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    

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    CacheGuard Gateway

     7 likes

    CacheGuard Gateway is a free, open-source network security appliance for startups, growing businesses, and SMEs/SMBs that need enterprise-grade protection without the complexity or cost.

    138 CacheGuard Gateway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Firewall

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment

    • France
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Smoothwall

     13 likes

    The SmoothWall Open Source Project was set up to develop and maintain SmoothWall Express - a Free firewall that includes its own security-hardened GNU/Linux operating system and an easy-to-use web interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Firewall

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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